Another artist who receives the most nominations at the award-giving show is Ed Sheeran, who will battle the Carters and his best friend in several categories.

Mayer will be feted with the Legend of Live award at the Montage in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles on 13 November, while Mendes will take home Billboard's first ever Artist of the Year trophy.

Meanwhile, Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z and Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift lead the nominees and will face off with each other for the Top World Tour, Top U.S. Tour and Top Draw accolades, while pals Sheeran and Swift will also battle for the Top Boxscore honour, alongside U2.